Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) vs ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
68Performance68.2
56.4Display78.4
86.7Battery42.9
20Portability20
2 spec wins — Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)2 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 56.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+44). ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024)
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 43
- 15% lower weight: 2.8 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 13% lower thickness: 27.9 mm vs 32 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,500 vs $4,299
Reasons to pick the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 56
- 128% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 526 nits
- 13% higher Screen size: 18 ″ vs 16 ″
Display
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 18 ″+13% |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA, G-SYNC) | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 526 nits | 1,200 nits+128% |
Performance
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop (140W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB | 2,048 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots, RAID 0) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,100Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 21,000Top 16% |
Battery
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh | 90 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 5 h |
| Charging | — | 380 W |
Design
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.8 kg+15% | 3.3 kg |
| Thickness | 27.9 mm+13% | 32 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid, plastic base | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate |
Connectivity
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, microSD, 3.5mm combo jack | Thunderbolt 5, USB-C 3.2 (DP, 100W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel Killer) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p (1080p optional) | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | No fingerprint reader | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (2024) | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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